BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wild Oats Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: OATS), a leading national natural and
organic foods retailer, and Pathmark Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTMK), one of
the leading supermarkets in the New York-New Jersey and Philadelphia
metropolitan areas, announced that Wild Oats branded natural and organic
products are now available in all 141 Pathmark store locations.
Approximately 150 Wild Oats brand all-natural and organic food items can
now be found on the shelves of Pathmark stores.

The selection of Wild Oats brand products includes specialty items such
as imported Italian sodas, white balsamic vinegar, organic fruit spreads
and flatbread crackers. These and numerous varieties of other Wild Oats
branded products will provide Pathmark customers with a wide selection
of the highest quality natural, organic and specialty items available in
the market.

“We are pleased to partner with Pathmark and
introduce the great taste of Wild Oats’
product line of top-quality, delicious natural and organic foods to
Pathmark customers,” said Greg Mays, Chairman
and CEO for Wild Oats Markets. “By introducing
Wild Oats brand products to Pathmark stores, we are able to meet a
growing demand for healthier food alternatives and reach out to
consumers in communities where there is a recognition and demand for our
products, and where we don’t have a market
presence.”

“We are proud to expand our merchandise
offering and provide our customers with top-quality and trusted products
like those of Wild Oats,” said Ken Martindale,
Co-President and Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer of Pathmark. “Partnering
with Wild Oats was a great fit for us and we are excited about the
opportunity to provide our shoppers with an extensive selection of
natural and organic foods.”

The Wild Oats line of branded products incorporates the highest quality
ingredients and attractive packaging that provides information about the
benefits of natural and organic foods. For more information about
natural and organics, and Wild Oats product standards, visit www.wildoats.com.

About Wild Oats Markets

Wild Oats Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: OATS) is a nationwide chain of natural
and organic foods markets in the U.S. and Canada. With more than $1.1
billion in annual sales, the Company currently operates 110 natural
foods stores in 24 states and British Columbia, Canada. The Company’s
markets include: Wild Oats Marketplace, Henry’s
Farmers Markets, Sun Harvest and Capers Community Markets. For more
information, please visit the Company’s
website at www.wildoats.com.

About Pathmark Stores, Inc.

Pathmark is a regional supermarket chain currently operating 141
supermarkets in the New York-New Jersey and Philadelphia metropolitan
areas. Additional information about Pathmark may be found at its
website, www.pathmark.com.